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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Fry Whole Chicken for juicy, tender, roast chicken with perfectly crispy skin. Ready in just an hour.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 4 pound whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°
  2. Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity if present.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel
  4. Rub olive oil over the entire chicken
  5. Combine Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in a small bowl
  6. Rub the seasoning blend over the entire chicken
  7. Carefully lower the chicken breast side down into the preheated air fryer basket. Set the timer for 30 minutes
  8. After 30 minutes, use tongs to flip the chicken breast side up. Resume cooking for 30 minutes.
  9. Check the temperature using a meat thermometer. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165° If not, continue to cook checking the temperature every 10 minutes.
  10. Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Don't forget to remove the package of giblets and the neck from the chicken cavity before seasoning and cooking.
  • Be sure to pat the chicken dry so that the oil and seasoning can adhere.
  • Cook the chicken breast side down for the first 30 minutes. This prevents the breast meat from drying out and ensures even cooking.
  • Whole chickens usually come with the legs tied together. Leave them that way, and if yours doesn't tie them together with kitchen twine.
  • Let the cooked chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to get redistributed throughout the meat.
  • The time and temperature for this recipe works for my 6 quart basket style air fryer. Yours may be different, especially if it' a larger or smaller capacity. Check instructions for your particular machine to be sure.
  • After the cooked chicken has been removed from the bones, you can use the carcass to make Chicken Stock. Freeze the carcass to make stock later.
  • To cook the chicken in the oven, follow all the same steps but cook at 350° for 1.5 hours, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 490mg (20%) Potassium 294mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 294mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.